This Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster takes you to the early days of the Stratocaster with a distinctive alder body and an Ice Blue Metallic finish.

This Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster transports you straight back to the early years of the iconic Strat. Built with an alder body finished in a beautifully aged Ice Blue Metallic, it combines classic looks with outstanding playability.

Part of the Total Tone series, this model is fitted with retooled 2013 American Vintage hardware, designed after the very best Fender examples from the 50s and 60s. The result is a level of authenticity that captures the feel and sound of a true vintage instrument. The PGS 50s Stratocaster pickups deliver that unmistakable 50s tone, while the maple neck with a 9.5" radius ensures a more modern playing comfort without losing the vintage vibe.

Built in 2013, this Strat is still in excellent condition. The light relic finish makes it hard to see where Custom Shop aging ends and real playwear begins, but its resonance, tone, and feel leave no doubt. Comes in a hardshell case with TFOA passport.